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Job summary

Main area
Ophthalmology
Grade
NHS AfC: Band 5
Contract
Permanent
Hours
  • Full time
  • Part time
37.5 hours per week (Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm (part time would also be considered))
Job ref
209-A-24-6169207
Employer
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Employer type
NHS
Site
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Town
Macclesfield
Salary
£28,407 - £34,581 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
01/05/2024 23:59

Employer heading

East Cheshire NHS Trust logo

Staff Nurse Ophthalmology Outpatients Service - Band 5

NHS AfC: Band 5

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care. Join our team and support our vision of delivering the right care first time, every time.

 

Job overview

Applicants are invited to apply for the post of Band 5 Staff nurse in Ophthalmology based at Macclesfield District General Hospital and Congleton War Memorial Hospital in the Planned Care Directorate. 

The successful candidate will be expected to work flexibly and provide high quality care with particular emphasis on:-

  • Assessment and review of patients with chronic ophthalmic conditions
  • To provide support with Ophthalmology scans and extended role areas across Macclesfield and Congleton sites.

This position offers a rewarding prospect of a challenging yet enjoyable career in Ophthalmology in a delightful part of the country. We would like to talk to any interested individuals about their career aspirations and suitably qualified applications will be welcome.

Hours per week: 37.5 (part time also considered)

Main duties of the job

The nurse will assist in the identification of health needs and participate in the delivery and evaluation of care interventions developed to meet those needs under the supervision of a registered Practitioner. Supervision may be direct/indirect depending upon level of competency and the complexity of work.

 

Working for our organisation

Whether you are just starting out in your career or are looking to use your skills and experience in a new role, East Cheshire NHS Trust is the right employer for you. An organisation with a real sense of community we actively support and develop our staff to ensure our patients receive the best quality care,  delivering the right care first time, every time.

COVID-19 vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself, your family, your colleagues and of course our patients from the virus when working in our healthcare settings. Whilst COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment, we do encourage our staff to get vaccinated. We will be checking the vaccination status of all new starters as part of ongoing monitoring.

Please be aware that this post requires an Enhanced with  Barred list Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, the cost of which is payable by the successful candidate. If you have lived or worked abroad for 6 months or more in the last 5 years you will need to obtain an overseas police clearance. Further information can be found on the additional information links at the bottom of the advert.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached Applicant Pack prior to completing your application form to find out more information.

Please download a copy of the Job Description and Person Specification located under the Supporting documents heading to read more about the advertised role. 

As part of making your application we encourage you to review the Trusts Careers webpage www.careersateastcheshire.nhs.uk for more information about working for East Cheshire NHS Trust.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, race or religion. The Trust is a Disability Confident Leader and as such, applicants with disabilities will be offered an interview providing they meet the minimum criteria for the post (outlined in the Person Specification).

Applicants are advised to apply early as we reserve the right to close the advert prior to the advertised closing date should we receive a large number of applications. 

We look forward to receiving your application.

Person specification

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Appropriate registration with the NMC

Knowledge & Skills

Essential criteria
  • Understanding of accountability
  • Ability to perform area specific core clinical competencies
  • Ability to prioritise and organise workload
  • Assessment skills
Desirable criteria
  • Mentorship skills

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of working in an acute “care” environment, undertaking a full range of clinical competencies within speciality
  • Able to relate well with patients / clients / relatives / visitors and colleagues within the multidisciplinary team
Desirable criteria
  • Customer care experience

Other Role Requirements

Essential criteria
  • Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for further details

Employer certification / accreditation badges

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Applicant requirements

You must have appropriate UK professional registration.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Sarah Jones
Job title
Sister
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01625 661413
Additional information

Sarah Dean

Service Manager

01625 663744

If you have problems applying, contact

Address
East Cheshire NHS Trust
Macclesfield District General Hospital
Victoria Road
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK10 3BL
Telephone
01625 656510